We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead BAE Systems Space & Missions System (SMS) Grating Technology Center (GTC). You will be responsible for the maintenance, operation, and growth of the optical manufacturing product line. You will be a key contributor to E/O payloads, the Optical Engineering department, and the Engineering, Science, and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You’ll Do: • Manage the manufacturing area responsible for providing flight gratings • Maintain the existing product line, including incorporating continuous improvement to the process • Collaborate with Optical Architects and Capture Managers to meet future and next generation payload designs • Own and implement the technology roadmap to increase the capabilities of manufacturing technology • Manage the GTC budget, schedule, and staff • Participate in design reviews, presenting findings, and provide input to ensure successful project outcomes. • Contribute to proposal development, respond to RFIs, and participate is program lifecycle reviews • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.